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Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,935

Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart   
Difference: $2,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,366

Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart   
Difference: $2,678

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920182018
ModelLancerMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimRalliartRF ClubRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,490 $31,910 $32,750
Base Invoice $25,237 $30,169 $30,964
Recaro Sport Package 2,750    
Rear spoiler     350
Recaro Sport Package 2,434    
Rear spoiler     280
Options (change) 2,750 0 350
Options (change) 2,434 0 280
Destination 695 875 875
Total Price $29,935 $32,785 $33,975
Total Invoice $28,366 $31,044 $32,119

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,237
Model Year200920182018
ModelLancerMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimRalliartRF ClubRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine237hp I4155hp I4155hp I4
TransmissionS6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/25 MPG26/33 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/45-17205/45-17
Total Price$29,935$32,785$33,975
Adjustments for Features-1,7500-2,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,185$32,785$31,675
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,110$0
Total Invoice$28,366$31,044$32,119
Adjustments for Features-1,6580-2,174
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,708$31,044$29,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,099$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year200920182018
ModelLancerMX-5 MiataMX-5 Miata
TrimRalliartRF ClubRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Power retractable rear window $350$350
Universal garage door opener  $100
Wind blocker, small $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure warning  $200
Roll bar $200$200
Side curtain airbags$350  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Interior air filter$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential$275  
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Hood scoop$100  
Power retractable roof section $2000$2000
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player, remote $100$100
HD radio $50$50
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors  $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75  
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75  
No leather in second row  $-300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$6,625$4,875$7,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,750$0$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6580-2,174

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Lancer vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20092018
ModelLancerMX-5 Miata
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.7 in90.9 in
Length180.0 in154.1 in
Width69.4 in68.3 in
Height58.7 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,480 lb.2,445 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in52.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume11.6 ft34.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliart

Recaro Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70056%
Total Not Requested55044%

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